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Auris (2013 - )

Good: Sharper looking than original Auris. Good quality feel to the interior. Popular hybrid version offers low CO2, 60mpg, low maintenance and phenomenal reliability. Well built.

Bad: Loses height and ease of entry advantage of previous Auris. Automatic is CVT only not torque converter. Epicyclic in hybrid.

Auris (2019 - )

Good: Comes with a 1.2 turbo petrol engine, a 1.8 hybrid and a new 180PS 2.0 litre hybrid system.

Bad: Diesels dropped completely.

Auris Touring Sports (2013 - )

Good: Spacious interior and fairly large boot with low loading lip. Feels well put together. Good ride quality. Hybrid version offers low CO2 and 60mpg.

Bad: Not a fun drive on 15-inch wheels. Sporty drivers don't like the hybrid's epicyclic transmission. Step in load area floor.

Avensis (2015 - )

Good: Well-equipped and easy to drive. Comfortable long distance cruiser. Lots of interior space.

Bad: Bland styling inside and out. Not particularly fun to drive. Apart from 2.0-litre diesel the engines need to be worked hard to gain meaningful performance.

Avensis Touring Sports (2015 - )

Good: Comfortable and quiet on the move. Economical diesels including 1.6-litre diesel. Feels well built and durable.

Bad: Essentially a facelift of the previous Avensis with a more attractive front.

Aygo (2014 - )

Good: Improvements in quality and refinement over predecessor. Lots of options for customising. Easy and enjoyable to drive. Impressive on the motorway. Five year warranty.

Bad: Doesn't get the more powerful 82PS PureTech engine from the Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1. No spare wheel. Just a tyre repair kit.

C-HR (2016 - )

Good: Outstanding ride, road holding and handling. A pleasure to drive. 1.2 petrol or 1.8 hybrid. Solid build quality.

Bad: Rear headroom is tight for adults. Rear seats don't fold flat. Hybrid isn't as fun to drive as the 1.2 manual. No diesel engines.

GT86 (2012 - )

Good: Hugely enjoyable and involving to drive. Great amounts of grip and superb handling. Free-revving 2.0-litre non-turbo engine produces 200PS. Priced from just £24,995. Low rev torque improves for 2017 MY.

Bad: Cabin lacking in quality. Not suited to sitting in busy traffic. Poor torque up to 2016.

Hilux (2016 - )

Good: Large and useable load area. Great off-road. Wide choice of body styles. 3.5 tonne towing capacity.

Bad: Not as good on the road as some of its pick-up rivals. Average fuel economy. Top spec models are expensive.

Land Cruiser (2010 - )

Good: Big and tough. Good off road and good for towing. Excellent reliability record.

Bad: Expensive to buy and run. Old-fashioned to drive on the road. High boot floor.

Mirai (2015 - )

Good: The first serious production hydrogen fuel cell car. Very quiet, pleasant and relaxed to drive.

Bad: Very expensive to buy at £66,000 (before any government grants).

Prius (2016 - )

Good: Low emissions of 70g/km. Relaxed, quiet and comfortable. Spacious cabin. Lots of safety kit as standard.

Bad: Expensive to buy new. Official fuel economy figures are unrealistic in real world driving.

Prius Plug-In (2017 - )

Good: 30 miles of realistic pure electric range. Practical, smooth, comfortable and quiet. Well-equipped.

Bad: Thousands of pounds more than the standard Prius. Needs to be charged frequently or makes no financial sense.

Prius+ (2012 - )

Good: Hybrid only seven-seater. Low emissions of 96g/km for Icon trim. Easy to drive. Spacious interior and seven seats as standard.

Bad: Expensive compared to other MPVs. CVT gearbox not pleasant to accelerate hard, so you don't. A bigger battery would have taken it further.

ProAce (2016 - )

Good: Easy to drive and cheap to run. Will carry up to three Euro pallets and tow 2.5 tonnes. Backed by Toyota's five-year warranty.

Bad: No high-roof option. Sliding doors feel cheap. Entry-level models don't get air con or alarm as standard.

Proace Verso (2016 - )

Good: Cheap to run. Capable of carrying up to nine. Lots of interior space. Backed by Toyota's five year warranty.

Bad: Rivals are better to drive. Boot space is limited when all of the seats are in place. Some of the engines lack refinement.

RAV4 (2019 - )

Good: 5th generation Toyota RAV-4 built on TNGA platforms, featuring new 2.0 litre 180PS 'Dynamic Force' petrol engine, new hybrid drive system and new AWD system.

Bad: 2019 car.